Katunayake Trip Overview
This wonderful dazzling discovery tour will showcase all the highlights of Sri Lanka with stays in some of the best hotels in the country where you will be treated with warm Sri Lankan hospitality that comes from the heart. There is also time on the tour to relax and enjoy the cozy facilities of the accommodation. Travel around in comfort exploring from the exotic streets of Negombo to Rock Cave Temple of Dambulla, home to an impressive golden Buddha; discover the rich tea culture of Sri Lanka in the hillside plantation of Nuwara Eliya; spend a night in spiritual Kandy, home of the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic; visit the Dutch colonial city of Galle and enjoy free time at famous Sri Lankan beaches. The tour has been created, so be relaxed and enjoy the amazing round trip with the guidance of your expert tour leader. You will meet fascinating people as well as see incredible sites and sceneries that will give you a lifetime of memories to make it an amazing and fulfilling holiday.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This wonderful dazzling discovery tour will showcase all the highlights of Sri Lanka with stays in some of the best hotels in the country where you will be treated with warm Sri Lankan hospitality that comes from the heart. There is also time on the tour to relax and enjoy the cozy facilities of the accommodation. Travel around in comfort exploring from the exotic streets of Negombo to Rock Cave Temple of Dambulla, home to an impressive golden Buddha; discover the rich tea culture of Sri Lanka in the hillside plantation of Nuwara Eliya; spend a night in spiritual Kandy, home of the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic; visit the Dutch colonial city of Galle and enjoy free time at famous Sri Lankan beaches. The tour has been created, so be relaxed and enjoy the amazing round trip with the guidance of your expert tour leader. You will meet fascinating people as well as see incredible sites and sceneries that will give you a lifetime of memories to make it an amazing and fulfilling holiday.
Itinerary
Day 1: AIRPORT OR HOTEL PICK-UP/ CAVE TEMPLE
Pass By: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, the land like no other and 10 days of explorations giving you the opportunity to touch the Unesco World Heritage sites and unique Sri Lankan culture, the lush green tea estates & waterfalls in the hills, the wildlife and exciting adventures, the beautiful soft sandy and remote beaches. Upon arrival at Colombo CMB Airport, we’ll pick you up or we’ll pick-up form any hotel in Colombo, Negombo and Bentota.
Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy – Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
Thereafter, you will enjoy a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla city, which is the central point of the cultural triangle in the island. Upon arrival to Dambulla visit the Golden Buddha Statue and the Royal Cave Temple (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). Dambulla has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. The rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples with some of the most unique and significant historical drawings. It would be an amazing experience if you could climb up and enjoy the magnificent view.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and Halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in Tropical Life Resort-4* Or Similar
Day 2: SIGIRIYA LION ROCK / CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE), since it is the best time to capture the beautiful scenery of sun setting. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Habarana lake, Sri Lanka
Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE). It will start with a Bullock Cart ride, one of the most ancient and prime transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages. While on the tour you will enjoy a canoeing boat ride across the lake and a pleasant TukTuk ride before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Habarana, Habarana, North Central Province
Thereafter, if you are interested, you could experience an Ayurvedic herbal massage before heading back to your hotel. From a healing perspective, Ayurvedic head massage is said to relieve mental stress and fatigue and to help achieve calmness and clarity.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and Halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in Tropical Life Resort-4* Or Similar
Day 3: PIDURANGALA ROCK MONASTERY / MINNERIYA JEEP SAFARI
Stop At: Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple, Dambulla Sri Lanka
In the morning, you will visit the Pidurangala Forest Monastery. This location is perfect for those who prefer a non-touristic experience; also, this might be a rare opportunity to explore the hidden beauty of Sri Lanka. If you had enough of overcrowded spots and noises, this is your ideal destination. Pidurangala is a Buddhist monastery complex located in a strict nature reserve. In this wonderful location, you will find the ruins of a monastery which covers an area of 24 hectares and a beautiful and very peaceful environment. Climbing Pidurangala rock is a bit challenging, so you should not attempt it if you are not physically strong enough. There is no clear path to the top: steep paths and uneven steps give way to an expanse of boulders and crevices that climbers must navigate in order to reach the summit. Make sure you have mosquito spray if bites trouble you.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
Next: you will visit Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon 4×4 Jeep safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants on their natural habitat. If you’re up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants. It is always a pleasure to watch baby elephants playing with water at the centrepiece Lake of the park. This place is known as the largest elephant gathering place in the world.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and Halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in Tropical Life Resort-4* Or Similar
Day 4: SPICE GARDEN / HISTORIC KANDY CITY
Stop At: Matale Herbal and Spice Garden, No 25 Koholangwela Madawala Ulpatha, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, you will depart towards Kandy. En-route visit Matale Spice garden.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Next: Kandy is the capital of the last Sinhalese Kingdom. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio diverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Evening, you’ll enjoy a walk around Kandy’s city centre before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE).
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in The Topaz Hotel-4* Or Similar
Day 5: NUWARA ELIYA WATERFALLS / TEA PLANTATIONS
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Thereafter, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey towards the Sri Lankan tea region of Nuwara Eliya. Upon arrival, visit a tea plantation (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE). Sri Lanka, tea and tourism are words which cannot be separated. Explore the cold and misty hills that host lush green blankets of tea plantations. You can also visit a tea factory processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive up to date. As you see the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the heavenly scent arising from these facilities, make sure to end your tea factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Nuwara Eliyacis often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen’s Cottage, the General’s House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club and the Town Post Office. Since this amazing town is located in the mountains, it’s characterized by a cool climate all year long.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in Unique Cottage Bungalow-3* Or Similar
Day 6: TRAIN JOURNEY INTO THE MOUNTAINS / ELLA VILLAGE
Stop At: Nanu Oya railway station, Avissawella – Hatton – Nuwara Eliya Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
In the morning, you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-oya station to Ella village. It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world (Train ticket class categories are subject to availability).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Little Adam’s Peak, Passara Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Next Stop: Ella is everyone’s favourite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. The Nine Arch Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Ella, is a massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of steel. Ella is an excellent place for walking and climbing and its most famous trekking route is to “Mini Adam’s Peak”. Evening, you could chill-out at the village center where there are lots of restaurants, pubs and evening entertainments. Ella is a stunning place that anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka should not miss out.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in O2 Ella Hotel-3* Or Similar
Day 7: JEEP SAFARI AT YALA NATIONAL PARK
Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, depart towards Yala National Park. En-route visit Rawana waterfall is one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Ella. It currently ranks as one of the longest falls in the country; in fact, this waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yala National Park, Yala National Park
Thereafter, drive towards Yala National Park, the largest and most stunning national park in Sri Lanka. Thanks to a river running through it, Yala National Park is divided into two sections. Because the river makes crossing to the other side difficult, Yala is really treated as two separate parks. But that doesn’t change the fantastic offerings! Encompassing a range of diverse ecosystems, the park has an impressive variety of wildlife, including sloth bears, leopards and lots of colourful birds. Enjoy a 4×4 jeep ride searching for leopards hanging on trees or whispering through the bushes, crocodiles patrolling the river or wild elephants drinking water and playing around under the evening sunset.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Oga Reach Resort-4* Or Similar
Day 8: IT’S TIME FOR THE BEACH / LEISURE DAY
Stop At: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
After a fantastic journey through the mountains and waterfalls, you have finally arrived at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa/Dickwella is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now more restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. It is also characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach. Upon arrival to your hotel, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a beach umbrella.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Insight Resort-4* Or Similar
Day 9: HISTORICAL GALLE FORT
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, your tour leader will drive you along the southwest coast towards Galle, a city well known for its Fort (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). It is the intersection where classic Dutch and British architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty. Walkthrough the streets listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions nowadays flooding cultural enthusiasts on a global scale. Historical Galle Lighthouse stands proudly on the southeast tip of the fort.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Bentota Beach, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Enjoy your evening leisurely at your beach front hotel at Bentota/Hikkaduwa, vibrant tourist destinations sitting calm along the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Tangerine Beach Resort-4* Or Similar
Day 10: COLOMBO CITY TOUR / AIRPORT DROP-OFF
Stop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
After breakfast, you’ll visit Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the fifth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colourful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike. At Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit the most highlighted places in the city and also do some last-minute shopping as well. Perhaps, you may intend to pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for your flight or we drop you back to your hotel in Colombo or Negomboto end this wonderful tour across the island.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
